Lovely picture of my Dad, John Gray (left), my big Sister Helen, My little Sister Lucy, Me (John Gray) and our Grandfather, John Gray.
(and top of the head of “Muff” our daft but so loyal family boxer dog)Read more…
Great Newham Get Together – In Honour of Jo Cox
This afternoon I went to the Newham Woodcraft Kids Zone and Big Lunch Picnic in Wanstead Flats next to the Golden Fleece pub.
It was simply a fantastic community event. Loads of people from all over Forest Gate and Manor Park had come to participate, …Read more…
Newham Council Response to High Rise Residents following GrenfellFire
I have asked a UNISON colleague who is a very experienced Housing Surveyor to check on this advice and also asked the Council who is checking Housing Associations & privately managed high rise blocks’ fire risk assessments.
Democracy in the Workplace: Newham Compass Tuesday 20 June
Shame this clashes with UNISON National Delegate Conference. I don’t think I have met Scott but Janet is a very experienced and thoughtful trade union official and also chairs Trade Union Share Owners. Read more…
International Day of Dignity for Cleaners and Security staff #JusticeDay2017
Picture this evening from outside the front entrance of the British Trade Union Congress (TUC) headquarters in London of members of the SERTUC (South East Regional TUC) International Committee.
Today (June 15) is the International Day of Dignity for C…Read more…
The Great Get Together Newham
All the events on one poster! Please share widelyRead more…
Grenfall Tower Fire – The shock and the horror but East Enders rally to help
Like everyone I was horrified at the news reports and pictures this morning at the fire and destruction of Grenfall Tower in Kensington. I have been a housing officer in London for the past 25 years, who has managed a number of high rise resident…Read more…
West Ham General Election day 2017 (we win)
June 8 was not only a political historic day nationally but a busy day locally for all activists. At 4.30am 10 members of West Ham Women’s forum were in Ilford North to deliver the “don’t forget to vote” leaflets as were other West Hammers in marginal …Read more…
UNISON NDC 17: Havana Club Rum Reception
UNISON National Delegate conference take place next week. For some reason this rum reception is always well supported by delegates! Read more…
Some facts and figures about 8 June
Hat tip to Dave Ratchford for the chart and figures below. Worth reflecting about I think.
“Labour Share of Vote in recent elections
1983 206 seats 27.6% of the vote 8.4m1987 229 seats 30.9% of the vote 10m1992 271 seats 34.4% of the vote 11.5m19…Read more…
Back to real life (but not for long)
As much as I enjoy campaigning, it is has been marvellous to spend a lazy Saturday morning without worrying about deadlines, printing off walks, knocking on doors and dealing with the inevitable problems and frustrations suffered by election agents of …Read more…
West Ham General Election Result June 2017
Picture collage from our Count in the early hours of this morning. A fantastic result for team Lyn Brown. As Agent I was so proud of all our West Ham activists, who have tirelessly campaigned near and far for a Labour Government. Which of course we hav…Read more…
Vote Labour Today – For the Many Not the Few
Polls close 10pm tonight
You do not need your polling card to vote. Just go to the polling station and give your name and address.
If you don’t know where your polling station is click here
If you are a postal voter and have not yet voted you can ta…Read more…
“Theresa May’s policing policy is based on a lie, says Labour’s acting Shadow Home Secretary Lyn Brown”
Check out Mirror report “Lyn Brown has stepped in to replace Diane Abbott as acting Shadow Home Secretary – here’s what she thinks of Theresa May’s record on policing
The past two weeks have been traumatic, and the nation mourns for the victims …Read more…
BBC Election poll tracker – Looking Close
Looking close. The real poll is tomorrow. Need to Get Our Vote Out!Read more…
What did you do in the 2017 Election?
Dear John
If you’ve got any time on Election Day to help Labour you’re really needed in nearby marginals. Below are details for Ilford North (where we won in 2015 by 589 votes) and Westminster North. There’s also info about leafleting in …Read more…
Don’t Kiss Your NHS Goodbye: VOTE LABOUR THIS THURSDAY
Please share if you want a free NHS or have a USA Trump style scheme that will demand evidence that you can pay before you or your family receive any treatment.
The choice on Thursday is yours. Do not dare to whinge if you vote to kiss your NHS goodby…Read more…
UNISON “there for you” drop in Surgery 8 June 2017
UNISON Housing Association Branch Welfare Officer Mitsy holds a surgery for members in the Resource for London cafe, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA every second Thursday 10-3pm. The next one is due this Thursday 8 June.
As a fellow West Ham Labour …Read more…
West Ham on tour in Spennymoor – General Election 2017
Picture collage from last Monday when a few of us from West Ham Labour Party, led by our PPC Lyn Brown, went up to Bishop Auckland in County Durham to support local Labour candidate, Helen Goodman.
We went first to a short mobilisation event of local …Read more…
West Ham Labour volunteers on Polling Day 8 June
On Saturday I sent off my postal vote (see right). Tonight I have been ringing some of the 225 West Ham Party members and residents who have volunteered to help on polling day. We have also sent them this email below. We need to win these mar…Read more…